99 Cents Only Stores is an American price-point retailer chain based in Commerce, California. Previously, the store offered all products at 99\u00a2 or less. Most products are still priced at 99.99\u00a2 or less, but some products are now sold at a higher price. Founded by Dave Gold in 1982, there are stores are located in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. The company also operates Bargain Wholesale, which sells wholesale to retailers across the United States and exports to more than 15 countries from showrooms in Los Angeles. It also exhibits at trade shows in Las Vegas and Chicago.